Monday, October 19, 2009

Initial Request Review and *Giveaway* - Ends Nov 3 - ENDED

WINNER: Dolphin Girl said...

I would give the other bag to my sister. I think she would love it and I am exchanging gifts with her this Christmas in our family exchange.

October 24, 2009 7:46 PM




I never knew I liked monogrammed things until I won a giveaway sponsored by Initial Request. I've never owned anything monogrammed-- I barely knew what it was aside from super expensive towels. Soon I found myself the proud owner of a monogrammed, trendy tote bag! There were my colors:

Perfect Giraffe Tote - Green

My name was delicately sprawled in monogrammed cursive in the catchy lime green. The bag arrived at my door smelling SO good-- like new car smell or just cleaned carpets-- and now I want to tell you all about Initial Request!

Initial Request
brings you a fantastic selection of
monogrammed and personalized gifts, accessories, stationary, home decor and more!

I was thrown into the world of monogrammed sweetness and let me tell you, it brightens up any gift. Just take a peek at what Tanja, owner and Mom of Inital Request, designs:


Fleece Blankets by mint - Hot Pink Zebra $18.00

Tumbler - Giraffe Print

Tumbler - Giraffe Print $16.00


Butterfly - 18943

Butterfly Plate $25.00

Tanja is a beautiful artist, Mom, and business owner! I asked her about her biggest joys and challenges of running a small business:
Whew! Well, I run my operation out of my home...I have
a great shop attached to my garage. LOVE LOVE LOVE working out of my home. I
can run the machines in the middle of the night in my jammies if need be! I
walk to work which saves on gas ...LOL! and I have low overhead! BUT working
from the house also inspires local customers to show up at all hours of the
day or night any day of the week. My biggest challenge is learning to say
"no" or " It's Saturday night...I'm closed." My operation has grown so much
over the past 5 years. I'm amazed and grateful everyday! We work hard to
produce a quality website, provide trendy monograms and gifts and provide a
quick turn around for a truly unique and personal gift giving experience
without having to wait 3 weeks for delivery!
I also asked her to list the five items from her shop she can't live without:
1. Spa Wraps by mint (tm). Minky soft and easy launder! Come in a variety of sizes and prints. Mommy daughter combinations are great for holiday!
Women's Large Spa Wrap Chocolate Giraffe

Women's Large Spa Wrap Chocolate Giraffe $38.00

2. Christmas Frill Aprons for the holiday hostess. So trendy with a monogram! These are also available in zebra, giraffe and leopard prints for the animal in you! Solid color aprons are also available!

Christmas Frill Apron

Christmas Frill Apron $30.00

3. Fleece blankets by mint(tm) are a huge hit with children, tweens and college kids! Personalize it for the special gift recipient in your life!

4. Children's waffle weave robes! These are expected to be in within the week. Just like the adult version but for the kidlettes! These make great gifts and are perfect from season to season! 5. NEW! Personalized melamine dinnerware. Check out all of the exciting styles for children AND for your kitchen! Many color patterns to choose from...create your own unique dinnerware for your family! Great as a wedding gift, as well!
Buy It: Initial Request has many great bargains for personalized holiday gifts. You can pick the colors, fonts, and patterns on many of the items. Since you are going to buy Holiday gifts anyway-- why not buy Mom-made and personalized?

Giveaway Time! Tanja has a special giveaway for one of my readers!

One reader will win a large cosmetic case for herself... AND another for a friend! That's TWO cosmetic cases that you can personalize any way you like! Perfect for the holiday season!

Large Waffle Weave cosmetic bags are 9" x 6" x 4". Perfect for travel and make wonderful gifts for family and friends. Choose a monogram and make your gift personal!

Large Waffle Weave Cosmo Bag - Hot PinkLarge Waffle Weave Cosmetic Bag - TangerineLarge Waffle Weave Cosmetic Bag - Lavendar

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, check out Tanja's shop, Initial Request, and tell me what you would pick for yourself as a holiday present and why. You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.


Extra Entries:
  1. Tell me which friend you would give the 2nd cosmetic bag to and why.
  2. Sign up for the Initial Request newsletter. (will be verified)
  3. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  4. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. Tweet about the giveaway: "Initial Request giveaway - Win a cosmetic case for you AND a friend! @sweepstakesgirl http://ow.ly/vlp5" (Can be done once per day)
  6. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  7. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky. One extra entry for each.
  8. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
This giveaway ends at midnight, November 3, 2009. A winner will be drawn using Random.org. This winner has 72 hours to respond to his/her winning email before a new winner is drawn.

97 comments:

Nyssa said...

i really like the "Fleece Blankets by mint(tm) - Chocolate Giraffe'

nr0118@gmail.com

Nyssa said...

i follow you on twitter

pinpine77

Nyssa said...

i tweeted

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5051206032

Nyssa said...

i follow your blog via blogger

Alice (fa11enan9e1) said...

I love the Child's Lime Dotted Apron

fa11enan9e1 at yahoo dot com

Alice (fa11enan9e1) said...

I would give the extra bag to my older sister cause she has way more make up than i do! lol.

fa11enan9e1 at yahoo dot com

Dee@CWM said...

I would probaly buy get myself the monogrammed robe because I so need one.

cocktailswithmom@gmail.com

Dee@Cocktails With Mom said...

I would give my sister the other case just because.

Dee @ Cocktails with Mom said...

I follow your blog

Kristen G. said...

I want the Black Polka fleece blanket. We race a lot and when you're sitting on top of the hauler during the race it gets pretty cold in the winter so this would be cute and keep me warm at the same time!

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5075226854

nr0118@gmail.com

Judy Joyce said...

I'd pick the black with pink polka dot wraparound. Thanks for the giveaway :)

Judy Joyce said...

I subscribe :)

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5104101381

nr0118@gmail.com

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5128196957

nr0118@gmail.com

Shelley said...

I'd pick the Newport Chocolate Girrafe Tote..why..because I never buy myself anything...always for the kids! I'd love to have something just for me :)

mdlangmead@gmail.com

Shelley said...

I'd give one to my friend Marcy, who introduced me to the world of couponing, freebies and giveaways!

mdlangmead@gmail.com

Shelley said...

I follow!

Shelley said...

I follow on Twitter!

@lovebnamommy

Shelley said...

I subscribe by email!

Shelley said...

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/lovebnamommy/status/5135958758

Tanya said...

Of course as I look I see things for everyone else, lol. Ok, for me I would pick the Bella ribbon Lunch Tote Pink and Brown, I have never seen such a darling lunch tote!

Tanya said...

I would give the second bag to my daughter, she is 16 and just started wearing makeup

Tanya said...

signed up for Initial Request newsletter

Tanya said...

follow on Google Friend Connect

Tanya said...

already follow on twitter

Tanya said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5136464326

Dolphin Girl said...

I think the Newport Hot Pink Tote is so cute. I would love to have it.

Dolphin Girl said...

I would give the other bag to my sister. I think she would love it and I am exchanging gifts with her this Christmas in our family exchange.

dymphna said...

i would want to get the waffle weave robe for myself, because I just moved to northern arizona and it snow's here!!! I need a robe when I get out of the tub. Burrr
deefna at gmail dot com

dymphna said...

the second friend i would give it to would be my friend lucy because i know she is just like me and never buys anythings special for herself.

dymphna said...

following your blog

dymphna said...

following you on twitter @deefna

dymphna said...

tweeted about giveaway @deefna

dymphna said...

email subscriber

dymphna said...

subscribed to initial request newsletter

AStarrA said...

I really like the Small Cosmo by mint - Pirates, so cute!!!
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

I would actually give the second one to my young daughter, she loves little bag and such.
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Signed up for newsletter
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Follow on twitter
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Follow on google
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5149208033
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

I subscribe by email
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

AStarrA said...

Subscribe to feed
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Carol W. said...

I'd choose a set of luggage tags in the blue/chocolate combination.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol W. said...

I'd give the second bag to my sister who is so thoughtful.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol W. said...

I subscribe by email.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Carol W. said...

I follow on Friends Connect.

wolfcarol451(at)gmail(dot)com

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5153308143

nr0118@gmail.com

Kirsten said...

I would pick the Brown and Torquiose Hobo bag as a holiday gift for myself. Why because these Hobo bags are all the rage right now and I think it's time for this mama to get into some style!

hibbard_k(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kirsten said...

I'd give the cosmetic bag to my mom. She is the greatest person in the world and such an inspiration. Would be a great gift to brighten her day with.

hibbard_k(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kirsten said...

I follow your blog

hibbard_k(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kirsten said...

I follow you on twitter (creativity4life)

hibbard_k(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kirsten said...

I subscribe RSS feed

hibbard_k(at)yahoo(dot)com

Tanya said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5164747831

Anonymous said...

The fleece blankets are so cute.

Anonymous said...

i would give the extra bag to my mom. She travels a lot and it would make a special "just because" gift.

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5178842596
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thanks :)
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5179017505

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5180094671

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5205716905
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5207061992

nr0118@gmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thank you :)
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5214845174

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5232137199
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5238011132

nr0118@gmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thanks! :)
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5247098733

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thank you :)
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5260881294

Anonymous said...

I would choose the "Polka Dot Waffle Weave Christmas Towel Set", because I would like to give myself something nice this Christmas and use it every year for Christmas.

Cheryl
barginmom(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

Anonymous said...

I would give the second bag to my mother in law. She travels alot and she could use this for her makeup.

Cheryl
barginmom(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

Anonymous said...

I just tweeted about the giveaway
@barginmom

Cheryl
Barginmom(AT)hotmail(dot)com

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5264701713

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5274619809

nr0118@gmail.com

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5289806977
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/52948640

nr0118@gmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5301598536
:)

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5314197272
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Tanya said...

Halloween tweet :)
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5327139357

Nyssa said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/Pinpine77/status/5342210825

nr0118@gmail.com

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5348923977
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

noreen said...

Fleece Blanket - Preppy Plaid, so pretty and warm to snuggle up on the couch

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thank you
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5354793096

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5368043264
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet, thanks
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5368764856

MarionG said...

Hi I would love the purple waffle weave robe. That's my Xmas gift to myself because I need a new robe and I love purple.

MarionG said...

Hi I love the waffle weave robe in purple. That's what I'd give myself for Xmas because I need a new robe and I love purple. polo-puppy-fluffyAThotmail *dot* com Cheers.

MarionG said...

I'm a follower. polo-puppy-fluffyAThotmail *dot* com
Cheers.

AStarrA said...

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5394735647
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com

mmc67 said...

I would chose the Fall Colored Aprons because it is perfect for BBQing

mmc67 said...

I follow you on twitter under the name mmc67

mmc67 said...

forgot to say I would give the other bag to my daughter cuase the bottom of her purse is full with makeup and she can never find anything

mmc67 said...

am following this blog

mmc67 said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/mmc67/status/5395607469

Tara said...

I loove the quilted giraffe diaperbag..

Tara said...

I would pick my mom Robyn to win with me!!!

Tara said...

I looove the quilted giraffe diaper bag!!!
Thunt1231@gmail.com

Tara said...

I would pick my mom Robyn to win with me cuz she totally deserves it!!!!
Thunt1231@gmail.com

Tanya said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/5406006443

Post a Comment

Whatcha think about that? :)

Friends

(My list disappeared... slowly rebuilding! Apologies!)

Frugal FriendBella's Beauty SpotBoho VanityBorn 2 Impressthe bragging mommyPhotobucketFree Makeup & Beauty SamplesFrugal Family Treeicefairy's treasure chestGiveaway LinkyMy Life With Rats and More Mama's maternity/baby must-haves at mama on a green missionJust Married with GraphicsMeasuringFlower.comMom Spotted Shawn Ann's world

 
Design by Free WordPress Themes | Bloggerized by Lasantha - Premium Blogger Themes |